Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in U.S. thanks to Iran War, refinery issues

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Fuel prices in the US have reached a record high for the Labor Day weekend, making summer travel more expensive than ever. This surge is attributed to the Iran War and significant refinery issues. Specifically, the national average price for retail diesel hit a new record on Thursday. These price increases are driven by a rebound in crude oil costs and capacity restraints currently affecting the US refining sector, impacting consumers across the country.